Public Opinion and Polling

A new Gallup/West Health poll released Monday finds 57% of Americans now view the Affordable Care Act favorably, the highest since tracking began in 2013, with independents at 63% approval, Democrats at 91% and Republicans at 15%. The findings arrive as Congress weighs whether to extend expiring enhanced premium tax credits or redirect support via GOP-backed health savings accounts, a decision that affects roughly 24 million ACA enrollees and carries an estimated ~$30 billion annual price tag.